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Electronics Recycling Event 10/23/16

Sunday October 23, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Lower East Side Ecology Center E-Waste Recycling Event: Cobble Hill. Bring your unwanted electronics to our e-waste collection event. We accept working and non-working: Computers, monitors, printers, scanners, keyboards, mice, cables,TVs (all sizes),VCR & DVD players,Phones, audio/visual equipment,Video games, Cell phones.
Location: P.S. 29 (Baltic Street between Henry & Clinton)
The Department of Sanitation no longer takes TVs, printer and other electronics. This organization takes almost any electronic device for recycling. They also make drop off easy with a crew that comes to your car to remove items.

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes: September 27, 2016

Board Members Present: Peter Levy, Pres.; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, Vice Pres.; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Andrew Kurland, Sec.; Hannah Berkin-Harper; Michael Tedesco; Levi McConnell; Cameron Martin. Also in Attendance: Elia Malaria, Managing Agent; José Perez, Superintendent.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

  • Roof repairs have been completed to repair leaks.
  • Door by garage will be painted to eliminate red paint splotches.
  • The building is in good repair in general, though efforts will be made towards improving cosmetics and general cleanliness.
  • During his normal working hours, residents may not occupy José with individual requests outside the scope of his duties as Superintendent for the entire Condominium, and the many responsibilities that entails. He accordingly has been instructed to decline such requests going forward. Please review House Rule 13 for more details, and direct any questions to the Board.

 

Financials:

  • Everything is in good order.
  • General discussions were had regarding paying for future necessary capital expenditures.

 

New Business:

  • A new electronic “Key Keeper” will be installed at 15 Bergen to remedy letter carrier key issue.
  • Improvements to the tree pits/fences on sidewalks around the buildings are planned.
  • Considering many renovations have now been completed in 120 Boerum Pl., a plan has been developed/bids are being sought for the refurbishment of the Dean St. entryway and staircase.
  • The ivy on the building at the corner of Boerum Pl./Dean St. will be removed as it has become a nuisance, housing birds and bugs, the latter of which may be getting into the building. It also will cause damage to the mortar and brickwork. The ivy will first turn brown before full removal.
  • Certain residents have noticed carpet beetles, which unlike bed bugs, do not harm or bother people. They can damage wool garments and carpeting. See more info here, http://ipm.ucanr.edu/PMG/PESTNOTES/pn7436.html, and please report any sightings to the Board. To help combat these and other vermin, the exterminator will visit more frequently.
  • Andrew Kurland was elected Secretary, replacing Levi McConnell, who remains on the Board.

 

Special Thanks to Hannah Berkin-Harper for organizing and preparing for the residents’ gathering which took place on September 24th.

 

Important Reminders:

  • No personal items may be stored in any Common Areas of any the buildings, which includes basement areas. Among other things, doing so is a fire hazard, and may subject us to fines.       Personal items left in such areas are may be disposed at the Board’s discretion.

 

EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Elia Malara (718) 625-4671 / José Perez (646) 239-8762

Board of Managers Meeting Minutes: June 28, 2016

Board Members Present: Peter Levy, Pres.; Katharine Flanders Mukherji, V.P.; Michael Tedesco; Matthew Pilkington, Treas.; Terra Chalberg; Cameron Martin, Hannah Berkin-Harper

Also in Attendance: Elia Malara, Managing Agent. José Perez, Superintendent.

 

Superintendent’s Report:

  • The board is discussing the best way to deal with E-Waste. It is currently against City rules to throw electronics in the trash. Please take your electronics to a local recycling center. Local centers are posted on the 120 Boerum lobby bulletin board.
  • There is an ongoing issue with USPS and the mail keys at 15 Bergen. Solutions are being investigated.
  • Stained or damaged ceiling tiles will be replaced throughout all buildings.
  • There was a leak in one of the units in 134 Boerum. The cause is being investigated.
  • The track will be inspected soon to see if it needs repair and/or repainting.

 

Financials:

  • The real estate tax assessment has been lowered following the annual filing of protest. There will be a refund given to all residential units and taxes will be slightly lowered going forward. The amount has not yet been determined.
  • The financial statement was reviewed. Everything is in good order except for some arrears of certain units.

 

New Business:

  • Peter Levy (President), Katharine Mukherji (Vice President) and Matthew Pilkington (Treasurer) volunteered to remain in their positions. We are holding off on voting for a new Secretary in the fall as Levi McConnell and Andrew Kurland were not in attendance.
  • Replacement of the ceiling tiles in the lobby of 120 Boerum is being estimated.
  • 120 Boerum lobby is in need of a renovation. A committee is being formed. Please email Hannah Berkin-Harper hberkinharper@gmail.com if you would like to serve on this committee.

 

Please Remember:

With the return of outdoor weather, PLEASE remember to respect your neighbors by keeping deck, patio, and balcony conversations and noise to an acceptable level, so that you don’t disturb others nearby.

 

RECYCLING: Please do not throw plastic bags into the plastic recycling bins. They are not recyclable.  CVS will accept plastic bags for recycling. Deposit them in the bin, in the entry of their nearby store on Court Street.
EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Elia Malara (718) 625-4671 / José Perez (646) 239-8762